The much-awaited fight was finally beginning!
Excitement filled the air as every guest eagerly focused on the unfolding drama.
However, the Bai Clan’s side was not in a very good mood.
After all, they all knew the capabilities of their good-for-nothing heir, who only knew how to create trouble.
They all thought that Bai Zihan wouldn’t last even three moves against Li Feng.
The one who was the most worried was Bai Zihan’s father, Bai Tianheng.
(This stupid son! He could have just shamelessly refused the fight.)
Initially, he thought Bai Zihan was making excuses and trying his best to avoid fighting Li Feng, including when he asked to wager something better than an Earth-Grade Artifact.
But in the end, Bai Zihan accepted, which confused and worried Bai Tianheng even more.
He even began to speculate whether Bai Zihan was intentionally messing around to avoid the engagement, which in this case would only mean that Bai Zihan wanted to get beaten up.
Of course, he didn’t interfere and watched with others as he was in the presence of many guests.
If he interfered when it was the juniors competing with each other, it could affect the Bai Clan’s standing and reputation.
So, like the Li and Zhao Clan Leaders, Bai Tianheng was also forced to stay and just watch the commotion.
On the other hand, the Li and Zhao Clans were filled with joy, and some were already smiling.
After all, against Li Feng, they thought that even ten Bai Zihans would stand no chance—even if both of their cultivation levels were the same.
They all speculated that the engagement would be canceled, bringing utter humiliation to the Bai Clan.
Other guests also thought the result was already predictable, with Li Feng winning easily.
However, that didn’t diminish the entertainment they felt from this, as they wanted to watch Bai Zihan’s engagement fail, along with him being beaten up by Li Feng.
The only people who weren’t so certain about Li Feng’s victory were those who had witnessed the confrontation between Bai Zihan and Bai Jian—such as Chu Ziyan.
Chu Ziyan didn’t necessarily think Bai Zihan would lose, especially if he showed the same strength as when confronting Bai Jian.
Although she wasn’t sure whether Bai Zihan could defeat Li Feng, she was certain that he wouldn’t lose easily.
Bai Xueqing also watched anxiously but there was nothing that she or any other person could do. It was all in Bai Zihan’s hand now!
Bai Zihan walked down and stood before Li Feng.
The Bai Clan’s mansion was huge, and there was plenty of room for a spar.
The guests had already made enough space for the two to fight comfortably, though many thought it was unnecessary since the fight would end in a jiffy.
“So, how are you going to decrease your cultivation level?”
Bai Zihan asked.
“Don’t tell me you’ll suppress it yourself and expect me to believe that you’ll keep it that way.”
Li Feng smirked at Bai Zihan’s words but didn’t let himself be provoked.
Instead, he reached into his storage ring and retrieved a small, ancient-looking jade pendant.
The pendant emitted a faint, golden glow, inscribed with mysterious runes that pulsed with spiritual energy.
The crowd immediately recognized the item.
“The Spirit-Sealing Pendant!”
Someone from the crowd exclaimed.
“I heard that it can temporarily suppress one’s cultivation by restricting the flow of spiritual energy in the dantian,” another murmured.
“Once the Spirit-Sealing Pendant activates, it will lock my cultivation at the Core Formation stage for exactly one hour. During that time, I won’t be able to access my Golden Core strength at all,” Li Feng explained.
“I hope this artifact can put your mind at ease,” Li Feng remarked.
“Good enough, I guess. Go ahead, then.”
Bai Zihan knew about this artifact and understood that it would be impossible for Li Feng to break out unless one hour had passed.
That meant that even if he were beaten up like a dog, he still wouldn’t be able to retaliate as long as he had this pendant on him.
Bai Zihan watched as Li Feng activated the pendant.
Golden light surged around Li Feng’s body as the artifact worked its magic.
The overwhelming pressure of his Golden Core realm cultivation rapidly faded, and soon, the aura surrounding him stabilized at the Core Formation stage.
A moment later, the light from the pendant dimmed, its runes fading slightly.
“It is done!”
Li Feng clenched his fist, testing his strength.
His expression remained confident.
Even if his cultivation was temporarily lowered, his combat techniques, battle experience, and physical strength remained superior to Bai Zihan’s—or so he believed.
Bai Zihan simply smiled and looked at Li Feng as if he were a moth flying into a flame.
“Hmph! I hope you’re satisfied now. Can we finally fight?”
Li Feng asked.
“Sure, sure! Let’s not waste my time.”
Bai Zihan said, as if he hadn’t been the one delaying the fight this entire time.
With that, both fighters took their stances. The crowd held its breath, waiting for the battle to begin.
Li Feng stood tall, his arms crossed over his chest, exuding supreme confidence.
“Well? What are you waiting for?”
Bai Zihan asked.
“Hmph! I don’t want to bully you too much. You can have the first move,” Li Feng said confidently.
It wasn’t that he was arrogant, but he believed that Bai Zihan was no match for him.
He wanted to completely humiliate him by offering the first move and then defeating him easily.
That way, Bai Zihan wouldn’t be able to make excuses, and the Bai Clan would be thoroughly shamed.
Bai Zihan’s lips curled into a smirk.
“Alright,” he said lazily. “I’ll oblige.”
If some fool wanted to die faster, then who was he to refuse?
WHOOSH!
Bai Zihan moved—perhaps too fast for a Core Formation cultivator.
Before Li Feng could even react, Bai Zihan was already in front of him.
Li Feng couldn’t dodge in time and could only rely on his defense, raising his arm to block Bai Zihan’s attack.
BANG!
A single, casual-looking punch shot forward, aimed directly at Li Feng’s raised arm.
The impact struck like a thunderclap.
The moment Bai Zihan’s fist connected, a sickening CRACK! echoed through the hall.
“AAAHHH!!”
Li Feng let out a pathetic, high-pitched scream that sounded nothing like the composed, arrogant genius from before.
His entire arm bent at an unnatural angle, the bones visibly breaking apart under the sheer force of the punch.
The crowd was stunned into silence.
What just happened?
One punch?! And it caused this much damage?!
Li Feng had even blocked Bai Zihan’s punch completely—yet his arm still shattered!
Li Feng stumbled back, clutching his broken arm, his face twisted in agony.
Even with his cultivation suppressed, he never thought he wouldn’t be able to defend against Bai Zihan’s attack.
Yet the punch had been so powerful that it penetrated his Qi-protected arm and directly broke his bones.
That level of strength was insane—it had completely surpassed his own.
Li Feng’s once-confident demeanor shattered as he gasped for breath, sweat pouring down his forehead.
But Bai Zihan wasn’t done.
Before Li Feng could even stabilize himself, Bai Zihan stepped forward again.
BAM!
A knee to the gut sent Li Feng doubling over, his mouth opening in a silent gasp. His vision blurred as he felt all the air leave his lungs.
But Bai Zihan still wasn’t done.
SMACK!
A palm strike to the face sent Li Feng spinning in the air before crashing into the ground like a ragdoll.
“AAHHHH!”
The once-proud genius of the Li Clan was now writhing on the floor, his screams echoing through the hall as he trembled in pain.
The crowd watched in stunned disbelief.
“This… This isn’t possible!”
“How is Bai Zihan this strong?!”
“Is Bai Zihan really this powerful, or is Li Feng just too weak?”
…
Li Feng’s cries filled the hall as the shocked bystanders watched Bai Zihan torment him.
It was now clear as day—Li Feng stood no chance.
The fight was already over!
However, Bai Zihan didn’t seem to want to end it just yet…